Ciénaga Population 2026
Ciénaga has a population of 88,311, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Magdalena Department. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,311
Rank in Colombia
#62
Coordinates
11.01°N, 74.25°W
~5 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
712 km
442 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Magdalena Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta | 499,192 | #10 |
| Fundación | 59,175 | #79 |
| El Banco | 54,522 | #90 |
| Plato | 48,606 | #106 |
| Aracataca | 41,872 | #119 |
| Puebloviejo | 33,720 | #150 |
| Sitionuevo | 33,440 | #152 |
| Pivijay | 33,047 | #155 |
Cities near Ciénaga
- Puebloviejo33,720 people · ~4 km away
- Santa Marta499,192 people · ~26 km away
- El Retén19,345 people · ~44 km away
- Aracataca41,872 people · ~47 km away
- Fundación59,175 people · ~55 km away
- Soledad342,556 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciénaga?
Ciénaga has a population of 88,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Ciénaga in?
Ciénaga is located in Magdalena Department, Colombia.
Is Ciénaga the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 712 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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